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Search to resume for man swept off break wall at Coffs Harbour
Police are about to resume a search for a man believed swept into seas off Coffs Harbour yesterday.
Emergency services were called to the Coffs Harbour southern break wall about 6pm (Thursday 21 January 2021), responding to reports a man had disappeared while walking along the pathway.
A 24-year-old woman told police she had been walking in front of the man when a large wave struck the break wall behind her; she turned around and the man had disappeared.
Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and began searching the area, assisted by Marine Area Command, Marine Rescue, NSW Ambulance, Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter and Coffs Harbour Lifeguards.